The Quill and Me—A Devotional Blog Featuring Oswald Chambers Reflections

Bible Verse  Psalm 118:24  " This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." KJV Reflection Psalm 118:24 reminds me that every day is a gift — even the quiet ones. Today, I woke up to a soft chill in the air and a sense of peace. I’m learning to rejoice not just in answered prayers, but in the waiting. Whether I’m folding laundry or watching the sky I want my soul to echo this verse: “Rejoice in the Lord.” May this day bring you one small moment of gladness — a smile, a memory, a whisper of grace. Prayer Lord, thank You for this new day.  Fill my heart with joy, steady my steps, and help me reflect Your love in every task.  In Jesus' name, Amen May the Lord bless your day with gladness.  Rejoice in the Lord ~ Quil

A mother's journey of faith, patience, and joy with her daughter. A Prayer for a Healthy Baby When I was expecting, my only prayer was for a healthy baby. I didn’t care if it was a boy or a girl — I simply longed for health. But when my daughter was born, she struggled to breathe. They placed her in an incubator, and I didn’t get to see her for almost three days. Before I could hold her, my husband came in with words that pierced me: “We have a Mongoloid child.” Later, a nurse tried to lighten the moment by saying, “When they told me that, I said I’ve never even been to Mongolia." When they finally rolled me down to the nursery, I held her for the first time. She was precious, with a head full of hair. And in that moment, I fell completely in love. Early Challenges, Early Miracles My precious daughter was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Her breathing troubles were temporary, and though she was born with a heart murmur, by age seven it had healed completely. She had eye surgery a...

Forgiveness Begins with Self-Love "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8 Forgiveness is not only about releasing others—it is about releasing ourselves. For years, I carried regret over choices I made, wishing I had known then what I know now. But God sees the heart, and His mercy reminds me that self-love is not selfish. It is honoring the life He gave me, setting boundaries, and refusing to be treated less than His beloved child. When we forgive ourselves, we step into freedom. We stop carrying the weight of yesterday and begin walking in the grace of today. Forgiveness Continues:  Learning to Release Myself I’ve learned that the hardest person to forgive is myself. For years, I put other people’s wants and needs before my own. I didn’t know about self-love, boundaries, or the importance of respecting myself. I trusted too easily, gave too freely, and believed love could conquer all. Those choices shaped my life in w...

A Baptism of Grace:  My Story of Salvation, Family, and Forgiveness This is a new blog, but the story behind it began long ago. I was saved at the age of nine, during a summer of Bible School that changed my life. I still remember the Spirit’s gentle pull on my heart that Sunday morning—the urgency, the clarity, the call to walk forward and tell the pastor I had accepted Christ as my Savior. What I didn’t know was that my Daddy was right behind me, moved by the same Spirit, ready to surrender his life to Jesus. He was nearly 39 years old. That morning, we both walked to the front of the church—me with childlike faith, him with the weight of years—and declared our salvation. Our baptisms were scheduled for a later date, maybe a week or more—I don’t remember exactly. But I do remember the day itself. Daddy was 6'2", and when the pastor dipped him under the water, his feet nearly lifted off the ground. It was holy, awkward, and unforgettable. Daddy passed away at 66. I’m now 67. ...

The Meaning of Forgiveness and a Prayer Prayer Illustration Offer after the Benediction Forgiveness Meaning :  What the Bible Teaches About Letting Go Bible Verses About Forgiveness Matthew 18:21–22 (KJV) Then came Peter to Him, and said, “Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?” Jesus saith unto him, “I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21–22 (NLT) Then Peter came to Him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No!” Jesus replied, “seventy times seven!” Luke 23:34 (KJV) Then said Jesus, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” And they parted His raiment, and cast lots. Forgiveness Forgiveness. It is all about forgiveness. The Lord commands it. He suffered and died for our sins—every sin of the world. He sent His Holy Spirit to dwell within us so that we might have the Comforter with us at all times. That is what it was all abou...